Roosevelt Faces Republican Rift in 1908 Nomination Fight
The article outlines deep divisions within the Republican Party as Roosevelt backs Taft while Aldrich and Fairbanks push rival bets. It notes Harvey's harsh critique of Roosevelt and discusses broader questions of governance, party unity, and the road to the White House amid crossfire from various factions. It also references Irish society dinners and a Central American conflict anecdote to illustrate the era’s political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Washington
Gov. Deneen
Illinois
Fairbanks
Chicago
Taft
Aldrich-Fairbanks
Col. Geo. B. M. Harvey
The
North American Review
Harper Publications
Irish Society
Charleston
S. C
Harvey
Wee
Aguas
Nightiac
Supreme Court
Jackson
Government Bank
A War With a Cause Between Nicaragua and Honduras
A brief underdog tale from Central America describes a conflict sparked by a stolen mule. Nicaragua and Honduras confront the issue through diplomatic channels, framing it as a tangible, comprehensible grievance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Honduras
Chicago newspaper troubles and a fading individuality
The Chicago Chronicle notes hard times for major papers like Inter Ocean and Record-Herald, mortgage troubles, and heavy costs. It cites Kohlsaar’s failed venture, claims Hearst papers mortgaged to his mother, and argues excessive competition and premium giveaways erode profit. It praises independent, honest editors seeking liberal public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Chronicle
Record-Herald
Kohlsaar
ecord-Herald
Tribune
Hearst
MTEO
Eula
Gotch Monologue Sparks Debate on Wrestling Style
In Humboldt, Frank Gotch promotes his self styled monologue praising wrestling while critics label modern bouts as brutality. He and his peers advocate collar and elbow or side and back holds as safer skilled contests, contrasting with ground grappling and leg work that end bouts when a wrestler is down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Frank
Gotch
Alonzo Franklin
B. A. Spear
Squire Thompson
John Haines
Garfield
Jim Markle
Whittemore
Earthquakes show no rise in frequency says scientist
A Geographical Journal writer argues against a rising trend in great earthquakes. He notes three hemispheric shocks in the past year including San Francisco, Santiago, and Kingston, but asserts that averages show about sixty six great quakes annually rather than an increase.
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Hemisphere
San Francisco
Santiago
Kingston
Geographical Journal
Earthquakes and the unseen tremors behind city destruction
The article notes few tremors reach cities yet seismographs detect constant minor quakes, especially along coasts and mountains. It argues earthquakes are natural phenomena, not rising in frequency, and warns against alarmists and prophetic doom while stressing cities lie on fragile zones.
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Iowa
Africa
Kingston
Japan
Trade decline with Asia hits open door hopes
The article notes shrinking US exports to Japan and China amid Russo-Japanese war expectations. 1906 China cargo value fell by 25 million dollars from 1905, and Asia trade dropped from 136 million to 89 million. It links weak trade to investor panic and policy shifts, citing Cortelyou and treasury actions, plus wage increases for county supervisors due to drainage work.
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Asia
Japan
China
United States
Jim Hill
Yokohama
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Court Records and Community Notices Across Town
The court records list new cases including Chubb versus Bakke and others. The Luther League of the Swedish Lutheran church hosts a supper this evening at the Vanderlinden cottage with 15 and 25 cent plates, 6 to 10 pm, inviting all friends. Also noted are business notices about butter sales limits, Taylor’s products, a farm hand wanted in Swea City, and farming opportunities advertised in the Great Northern Bulletin sent by C W Pitts.
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Luther League
Vanderlinden Cottage
Cashmere
Washington
W. B. Paton
Great Northern Bulletin
C. W. Pitts
Clark St
Chicago
Money to loan at five percent by Clarks and Co
Clarks and Co offer loans at five percent interest. The notice invites applicants seeking funds with terms to be arranged directly with the firm.
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Clarks & Co
Death of Ed Ogele Shocks Bancroft Community
Obituary notes Ed Ogele aged 28 died after rupture surgery. Born December 15, 1870 in Castaic Wis he married Anna Dinger January 3 1898. Funeral at St John’s with concelebrated mass and tribute from Father Schemmel. Burial at local cemetery. Woodmen prepaid $2000 policy. Various town notes follow including a stabbing incident, local auctions, and community updates.
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Ed Ogele
Bancroft
Edward J. Ogele
Castaic
Sheboygan County
Wis
Anna Dinger
W. T.oggle
Cascade
Mary Ann
Florence
Irene
Etta
Mary
Afo“Bsel
St. John’s Church
Schemmel
Father Schemmel
Edward Oggle
Edward
Ed. Oggie
Pay Up After Elevator and Coal Sale at Algona
Moore Bros demand immediate settlement from all debtors after selling their elevator and coal aids at Algona. All accounts not paid by April first will be placed for collection.
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Algona
Riverdale Township Highway Supervisor Meeting Notice
If any person wishes to be highway Supervisor of Riverdale township he will have to come to the Central School House Apr. 1. J. P. Kirsch, Tp. Clerk.
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Riverdale Township
Central School House
J. P. Kirsch
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Algoana
BY Hinchon & Finnell
Justin
Jaga
Corfe
Noethretary Shaw
Treasury Department
Wall Street
Shaw
Cortelyou
C. C. Chubb
A. A. Bakke
Louise Bakke
J. A. Howe
H. A. Brannan
Evert Lester
Homesteaders
A. E. Ogren
Algona Creamery
Taylor’s
Taylor
Butterworth
Swea City
Kirschbaums
Widow Jones
Ederheimer Stein
Boston
America
Kralt
Kraft Clothing CO
Bancroft News
Riley
Willie Lattimer
Plonske
Lillie
Mayer & Guide’s
Titonia
Germania
Ledyard
Elmore
Ringsted
Fenton
Lone Rock
Burt
Forest City
Garner
Gazer
Cac
Ani
Matt Nemmers
Maggie Loretta Josephine Nemmers
Sartor
Miss
Charles Beard
Andrew Berrman
Albert Howe
Mabel West
Will Guilde
James Lattimer
Ed Oggle
Wiley Richardson
Calcamining Fuerstenberg
George Dittsworth
Frank Thola
August Johnson
Seneca Creamery
August
St. Paul
Mary Jacobs
Martha Nemmers
Schiltz School
Lueken-Mulligan School
Paul Lonergan
John A. Winkel Jr
Winkel
B. H. Sudmeier
Ee Rockbey Ars
Mexico
Walker
Stamp
Susie Gaul
Katie Dietrich
Granville
Pete Gaul
Baptist
Peter Wilhelmi
Joliet
Ill
Mike Keller
Indiana
Royal
Royal Baking Fowder
New-York
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